About the School

Mission Statement

We believe that school must be a safe and supportive environment for pupils to be able to achieve their full educational potential. For this to happen, it is essential that all of us, staff and pupils take responsibility for our own actions and are:

Considerate	Respectful of everyone as an individual and respectful of the environment
Caring	That we do not say or do anything which hurts or offends others
Co-operative	Polite and helpful at all times
Friendly	Willing to work together
Hardworking	Prepared to do our best
Honest	Truthful
Trusting	Accepting that others really want to help
Responsible	Reliable and sensible
Proud	Proud of ourselves, our school and our work

What this means in practice is that we should all do the following:

Be punctual	Avoid lateness
Be safe	Always have regard to your own safety and the safety of others
Speak considerately	Avoid shouting, swearing, and offensive words
Be ready for lessons	Bring all materials needed and prepare for lessons
Clear up	During lessons and at break and lunchtimes
Move in an orderly way	Avoid running, hold doors open for people, keep to the left
Respect our environment	The school grounds, buildings and furniture, and equipment - use the litter bins provided
Respect our community	Do not trespass

Some things are ABSOLUTELY forbidden at Grangefield and may lead to exclusion. These are: FIGHTING OR USING THREATENING BEHAVIOUR, BULLYING, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, TRUANCY, THEFT, SEXIST OR RACIST BEHAVIOUR, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

This Code of Conduct applies throughout the school day and includes journeys to and from school.

If pupils are to achieve their potential, it will be as the result of a strong working partnership between parents, pupils and school staff – a partnership based on trust, understanding, support and mutual respect.